"The only ones among you who will be truly happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve."
-Albert Schweitzer
Ingram Scholars are required to complete a minimum of 16 hours of direct, durable, and, when possible, academically-aligned service each month. Our program seeks to maximize Scholar autonomy and independence in service. To that end, Scholars are encouraged to identify and communicate with local community partners to develop community-focused relationships with Nashville nonprofit organizations. As a result, Ingram Scholars engage with a wide range of critical social issues, including youth development, climate change, homelessness, criminal justice reform, wage theft, public health, food insecurity, and more.